Ten Questions to Ask After Setting Your Goals
Lots of people set goals.
Far fewer achieve them.
There are lots of reasons that happens, not the least
of which is that people treat the goal setting process as an achievement; which
it isn’t really. We don’t set goals as the outcome. We set goals to get
goals. (Tweet That) Yes, setting them is a necessary first step, but
achieving them is the real purpose
, isn’t it?
So I propose that you ask yourself these ten questions
(and answer them of course) to inform your plan for achievement of your goals.
If, as you read this, you have goals that aren’t on track for achievement, ask
these questions now. While the best time to ask them is as soon as you have set
the goal, whenever you ask them will inform you, redirect you, and improve your
chances of achieving any goal.
Here is the list . . .
Why is achieving this goal important to me? This is
the most important question of all. Without a clear and compelling reason why,
you likely won’t do what is necessary to reach the goal. Answer this question
and keep your answer clearly focused in your mind.
What will success look like?
Visualize the end result in a three-dimensional way. Think about what you will
be seeing, feeling, hearing and smelling when you reach this goal. This
question helps your brain picture success in a more real way.
How will I benefit from reaching this goal? This
connects the first two questions together and helps you see the value in the
work and effort required to achieve your goal.
What is my first step? There is
always a first step. It may be small, or it may be large. Actually if it is a
small step, it gets you going. Either way, without a step you will stay right
where you are.
What step will take me furthest, fastest? I love
the first step question but this is about leverage. You want to get moving, but
you also want to move intelligently.
Who can help me achieve it? No
person is an island. What tools and resources do others have that can assist
you in reaching your goal?
Who will support me? If you have cheerleaders –
people who believe in you and your ability to reach this goal – you might
share it with them. Thinking about this early is very helpful.
Who won’t support me? This
list may be more important than the last one. Don’t let the nonbelievers taint
your attitude, energy and belief. These people don’t need to hear about your
goal. Just quietly go about achieving it. Surprising them might be one of
biggest rewards that comes with your success!
What will be my biggest barrier? Avoiding
or denying it won’t help. Figure it out early and you are part-way to
overcoming, reducing or sidestepping that barrier altogether.
How will I stay focused during the process? Reaching
most goals takes time, energy and focus. Realizing that at the beginning and
building a plan to stay focused and knowing how to get refocused is critical.
These ten questions can accelerate your goal
achievement whenever you ask them. If you have any goal today –whether new, in
progress, or stalled – ask yourself these questions.
Then put your answers to work.
By Kevin Eikenberry is a world renowned
leadership expert, a two-time bestselling author, speaker, consultant, trainer,
coach, leader, learner, husband and father.
He was recently recognized by
Inc.com as one of the top 100 Leadership & Management thinkers in the
World.
Kevin
Eikenberry is a world renowned leadership expert, a two-time
bestselling author, speaker, consultant, trainer, coach, leader,
learner, husband and father.
He was recently recognized by Inc.com as one of the top 100 Leadership & Management thinkers in the World.
- See more at:
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Kevin
Eikenberry is a world renowned leadership expert, a two-time
bestselling author, speaker, consultant, trainer, coach, leader,
learner, husband and father.
He was recently recognized by Inc.com as one of the top 100 Leadership & Management thinkers in the World.
- See more at:
http://blog.kevineikenberry.com/leadership-supervisory-skills/ten-questions-to-ask-after-setting-your-goals/?inf_contact_key=1ba06b560065d59f409ad5e427592c1027f7b642e8df7e7eb8ed7101ee24628c#sthash.cetMnagA.dpuf
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